Discover Bridgwater Docks When the Bridgwater Docks were built, thousands of people lined the docksides Little adventures and the day was declared a on your doorstep Bank Holiday. Tidal Basin Main Dock Bascule Bridge Old Ship Lock Old Barge Lock Old Crane Newtown Lock The Admiral’s Telescopic Bridge Landing Blake’s Park Northgate Victoria West Bridgwater Quay Road Town Centre Bridge Town Bridge R i v e r P a r r A38 e t Wembdon Road Bridge t A38 Broadway West Street Bridge Road Bridge Albert Street Cutting Albert Street Bridge Hampward B YMC A Bridge Taunton Road ri dg Slipway Bridge wa ter & Ta unton Canal Taunton STAY SAFE: Stay Away From Map not to scale: covers approx 1.4 miles/2.4km the Edge A little bit of history Bridgwater was once Britain’s fifth most important port. The docks were built so that ships could load or unload at any stage of the tide, so that cargo could be transferred onto barges on the Bridgwater & Taunton Canal. Today, it’s a peaceful place where people enjoy activities such as walking and cycling. Best of all it’s FREE!* ve thi Fi ngs to d o at B Information ridgw ater Docks Admirals Court Check out quirky bridges such as the Bascule The Marina Bridge and the Telescopic Bridge (designed Bridgwater TA6 3EX by Isambard Kingdom Brunel) for ocean-going Parking ships entering the docks. Explore Newtown Lock connecting the docks to the Toilets Bridgwater & Taunton Canal, and the Old Lock linking Café to the River Parrett. Pub Spot the old crane at the dockside. Information Look for Admiral’s Court where valuable goods were Centre stored before duty was paid on them. Picnic Walk round to Albert Street Cutting and look for the poem inscribed into the wooden beams. Cycling Path Allow 1-2 hours for this visit Can you name the different parts * Don’t forget: Although the site is always of a narrowboat? open the facilities and boat 1 2 3 trips may not be and some may be chargeable. Please check with local businesses before setting out. Sign up for our newsletter and get regular 4 5 updates and offers from Answers: 1 bow; 2 cabin; 3 tiller; 4 hull; 5 stern 5 hull; 4 tiller; 3 cabin; 2 bow; 1 Answers: the Canal & River Trust. Simply go online and search for ’. Go to canalriverexplorers.org.uk ‘canal newsletter to discover lots of fun things to do with the family. © Canal & River Trust Charity no. 1146792 A big thank you to all the volunteers who helped produce these. 02/18.